Best of Branson Summer Vacation Publication

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WHAT’S UP BRANSON

• 32 Magnificent Horses • Stampede of the Buffalo • Belles of the Ball • Trick Riding & Competition • Singing, Dancing & Family Friendly Comedy • Patriotic Grand Finale • A Fabulous Four-Course Feast

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Time Traveler at Silver Dollar City

Branson Show Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Song, dance and comedy

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High-energy shows perfect for the whole family Silver Dollar City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Year of Shows & Festivals Branson Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . .

So many fun things to do and see Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Branson Tri-Lakes Area Map

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Branson Parks and Trails Map

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SHOW LISTINGS

We do our best to publish the correct shows, but please call the theatre directly to confirm performance days and showtimes!

Americana Theatre

417-544-8700 • AmericanaTheatreBranson.com Billy Yates’ HIT SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND

Sun 2PM, Fri & Sat 9:30PM No shows May 6-23, Aug 5-29, Sept 2-26

CJ Newsom’s Classic Country & Comedy

Sun, Tues & Wed 7:30PM

Raiding the Country Vault

Select 7:30PM shows on Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat Additional Wed 10AM Sept-Dec

Broadway to Bublé starring George Dyer

Select 10AM or 2PM shows Tues, Wed, Thurs Additional Mon shows Nov & Dec

Dolly & Friends - A Tribute

Mon 2PM, Tues & Wed 5PM

A Janice Martin Cirque Show

Select 10AM or 2PM shows on Wed-Sat

Cassandré - Voice of an Angel

Tues 2PM Nov-Dec

Andy Williams Performing Arts Center & Theatre 417-334-4500 • AndyWilliamsPAC.com

Illusionist Rick Thomas

Select 7:30PM shows

The Texas Tenors (Oct 15-Nov 21)

Select 2 or 8PM shows

Andy Williams Ozark Mountain Christmas (Nov 1-Dec 14)

Mon-Sat 2 or 8PM

Branson Famous Theater 417-231-4999 • Baldknobbers.com

Branson Famous Baldknobbers

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 8PM Wed 2PM Gospel show

Reza: Edge of Illusion

May 8-Aug 11: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 2PM & Sun & Wed 8PM Aug 30 & 31, Sept 1 & 2 at 2PM Sept 29-Oct 20 Sun Only 8PM Plus Sat Oct 18 & 19 at 2PM Nov 5-Dec 30; 2 or 8PM shows

Blackwood Morning Show

10AM on select days

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Branson Hot Hits Theatre 417-337-7426 • BransonHotHits.com

Motown Downtown - A Tribute

Wed - Sun 7:30PM

Drifters

Mon & Tues 7PM, Sat 2PM

Crazy ‘Bout Patsy

Thurs, Fri, Sat 10AM

Music from Across the Tracks

Tues, Wed, Thurs 5PM

Marvin Gaye Tribute

Tues & Thurs 2PM

Branson Tribute Theatre

417-239-1000 • BransonTributeTheatre.com Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute

Tues & Fri 8PM

Eagles Tribute Show

Mon, Wed & Sat 8PM

Golden Sounds of the Platters

Tues-Fri 10AM

Southern Rock Tribute

Thurs 8PM

Journey Tribute

Select Sundays 3PM

A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 3PM

Adele & Joe Cocker Tribute

Mon 3PM

Caravelle Theatre 417-334-5100

Liverpool Legends April 25-Nov 21

Select shows Mon-Thurs 7:30PM

Clay Cooper Theatre

417-332-2529 • ClayCooperTheatre.com Clay Cooper’s Country Express

May: Sun, Wed, Fri 7:30PM; Thurs 10AM June-July: Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30PM Aug-Dec: Select 10AM, 2 or 7:30PM shows

#1 Hits of the 60’s 417-339-1960

Sun, Tues, Thurs & Sat 2PM

The Haygoods 417-339-4663

Tues, Thurs & Sat 7:30PM

Hot Rods & High Heels 50’s Show

Mon, Wed & Fri 2PM

Shoji Tabuchi (Sept 9-Dec 16)

Select 10AM, 2PM or 7:30PM shows Mon-Sat

Larry’s Country Diner (Sept 23-27)

Mon-Fri 7:30PM Mon: Gene Watson Tues: Rhonda Vincent Wed: Malpass Brothers Thurs: Jimmy Fortune Fri: Mo Pitney

Clay-Goods JamborEve New Year’s Eve Show

Dec 31 8:30PM

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Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre 417-339-3003 • LegendsInConcert.com/branson

Legends in Concert

Select 3PM &/or 8PM shows daily

Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show (May 29, June 5-Aug 16)

Select 2PM &/or 7:30PM on Wed, Thurs, Fri

Brett’s Christmas Show (Nov 1-Dec 14)

Mon-Sat 10AM

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction 417-336-3000 • DPStampede.com

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction

5:30 & 8PM shows daily with matinees added on select days.

Dutton Family Theater 417-332-2772 • TheDuttons.com

The Duttons

Wed 2PM, Mon, Tues, Sat 8PM

Magic & Comedy of Taylor Reed

Select 2PM and/or 8PM Mon-Sat

Leroy New-Tribute to Marty Robbins

2PM Tues, Thurs, Fri

All Hands on Deck (Nov 1-Dec 6)

10AM Wed, Thurs, Fri

Grand Country Music Hall 417-335-2484 • GrandCountry.com

Grand Jubilee

Mon-Sat 7:30PM

Comedy Jamboree

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 3PM

Down Home Country Show (April 16-May 24, Sept 4-Dec 13)

Mon-Fri 10AM

Branson Country USA

Fri 10:30PM

Ozarks Country

Sun 7PM

Ozarks Gospel

Sun 2PM

Amazing Pets

May 25-Aug 18: 10AM daily Aug 19-28: 7PM daily Aug 31-Dec 31: select 10AM, 3PM and/or 7PM shows

New South Gospel

Thurs 3PM

Grand Shanghai Theatre

417-334-3210 • AmazingAcrobats.com The Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai

Select 10AM, 3PM &/or 8PM shows daily

Urban Cowboy Reunion featuring Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee (April 22 - May 27 & Sept 16-Dec 2)

Sun 8PM, Mon 3PM

Prince Ivan

Thurs., June 20, 8PM

Nathan Carter (Nov 3 - 16)

Sun & Thurs 3PM, Tues, Fri, Sat 8PM

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Hamners’ Variety Theatre

417-334-4363 • HamnersUnbelievable.com ABBA Tribute: Thank You for the Music

Tues, Wed, Thurs 5PM, Fri 8PM

Beach Boys California Dreamin’

Tues, Wed, Thurs 10AM, Fri 5PM

Conway Remembered

Mon, Wed & Fri 2PM

Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show

Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat 8PM Sun 3PM

Magnificent 7 Show

Sun, Mon 7PM, Sat 10AM

Mike Walker Lasting Impressions

Tues & Thurs 2PM

Hughes Brothers Theatre

417-334-0076 • HughesMusicShow.com Hughes Music Show (thru Oct 28)

Tues, Thurs & Sat 8PM Wed & Fri 2PM Plus Mon at 2PM, Sept-Oct

Hughes Christmas Show (Nov 1-Dec 30)

Mon, Wed, Fri 2PM; Sat 8PM Tues & Thurs 10AM & 8PM Dec 31: 9PM New Year’s Celebration Show

The SIX Show

Mon, Wed & Fri 8PM, Tues & Thurs 2PM; plus select Sat 2PM March, July, Aug, Oct-Dec

Oh Happy Day!

Wed, Thurs & Fri 10AM thru Oct; Wed, Fri & Sat 10AM Nov-Dec

IMAX Little Opry Theatre 417-335-4832 • BransonIMAX.com

John Denver Tribute

Mon–Sat 10AM

George Jones & Friends

Sun, Fri & Sat 5PM Tues & Thurs 9:30AM

George Strait Country

Mon, Tues & Thurs 5PM

Glen Campbell Songbook

Mon & Wed 2PM

The Petersens

Sun, Tues & Thurs 2PM

Smoke on the Mountain

Tues-Sat 8PM

Sons of Britches

Sun & Mon 8PM, Wed 5PM, Fri & Sat 2PM

Hank Williams Revisited

Wed 9:30AM

Good News Gospel

Sun 9AM

Ol’ Time Gospel

Sun 11AM

Jerry Presley’s God & Country Theatre 417-334-6806 • GodandCountryTheatre.com

Jerry Presley Elvis Live!

Fleetwood Mac Dreams

3 Dog Night Shambala

Jagger, Rolling Stones Tribute

Alabama Rolls On

Statler Brothers Revisisted

Cash Alive! The Legend

The Temptations Motown Legends

50 Years of Kenny Rogers

Everly Brothers... Reminisce

Best of Neil Sedaka, Captain & Tennille, & The Carpenters

Waylon, Willie & The Good Ol’ Boys

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Jim Stafford Theatre

417-330-8080 • JimStaffordTickets.om The Jim Stafford Show

Thurs & Sat 7:30PM plus Tues 7:30PM Nov-Dec

Parrotville - Jimmy Buffett Tribute

Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30PM, select Sat 7:30PM April, Aug & Sept

Kings Castle Theatre

417-334-2500 • KingsCastleTheatre.com Sinatra & Friends (April-Oct)

Sun 2PM, Tu & Th 8PM, Fri 10AM

New Jersey Nights

Tues & Fri 2PM, Wed & Sat 8PM, Additional Sun 10AM, May, Aug, Sept, Oct

Dublin’s Irish Tenors & Celtic Ladies

Wed 10AM, Thurs & Sat 2PM, Fri 8PM, Sun 10AM in Sept only Nov-Dec: Mon 2 & 8PM, Tues & Thurs 8PM, Wed 10AM

Broadway - The Greatest Hits

Sun 8PM, Tu & Th 10AM, Wed 2PM Nov-Dec: Sun & Fri 8PM, Sat 10AM

Christmas Wonderland

Nov-Dec: Sun 2PM, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10AM & 2PM, Wed & Sat 8PM

Majestic Theater Branson Murder Mystery 417-849-8331

Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 4PM Includes dinner

Johnson Strings Family Music & Vocal Show 417-231-2420

Mon, Thurs & Fri 7:30PM

Mansion Entertainment Center 417-335-2000 • TheMansionTheatre.com

Oak Ridge Boys

Sept 18-19, 25-26 Oct: 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 Nov: 1-2, 6-7, 13-14, 20-21

Neal McCoy

Oct 11 8PM Nov 1, 2, 6, 7, 20, 21 3PM

Gene Watson

Oct 18 & Nov 8 8PM

Ronnie Milsap

Oct 19 8PM

Country’s Family Reunion

Oct 21 & 22 7PM

Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers

Oct 25 8PM

Bellamy Brothers

Oct 26 8PM

Dailey & Vincent

Sept 26, Oct 17 & 24 3PM Nov 5 & 12 8PM Christmas Show: Dec 5 8PM

Johnny Mathis Christmas w/ The Springfield Symphony & Comedian Gary Muledeer

Nov 22 & 23 8PM

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Pierce Arrow Theatre

417-336-8742 • PierceArrow.com Pierce Arrow - Decades

Mon, Wed, Fri 8PM

Pierce Arrow - Gold

Tues, Thurs, Sat 8PM

Doug Gabriel’s #1 Hits Tribute

Select 10AM shows & Sun 8PM

Presleys’ Theatre

417-334-4874 • Presleys.com Presleys’ Country Jubilee

Mon-Sat 8PM

Shepherd of the Hills Homestead

417-334-4191 • TheShepherdoftheHills.com Shepherd of the Hills Tues, Thurs, Sat 8:30PM Outdoor Drama (May 18-Oct 19) & 7:30PM in Sept & Oct The Toby Show

May 21-July 30 Tues, Thurs, Sat 4PM Aug 1-Oct 19 Thurs & Sat 4PM

A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol Dinner Show (Nov 2-Dec 26)

Tues, Thurs, Sat 4:15PM plus Wed Nov 6 & 20 4:15PM

Christmas with Dino & Cheryl Kartsonakis (Nov 5-Dec 31)

Tues & Thurs 11AM lunch, Noon show Sat 4PM dinner, 5PM show

Showboat Branson Belle

417-336-7171 • ShowboatBransonBelle.com Showboat Branson Belle Cruises Noon, 4PM Lunch & Dinner Cruises and/or 8PM daily

Sight & Sound Theatre

800-377-1277 • Sight-Sound.com/branson Samson (March 2-Oct 12)

Tues-Sat 3:30PM & 7:30PM Plus additional 11:30AM on select Saturdays

MIracle of Christmas (Nov 2-Dec 28)

Select 11:30AM, 3:30PM &/or 7:30PM shows Tues-Sat

Ask about Behind the Scenes Tour March-Dec, Tues-Thurs at 1PM

Welk Resort Theatre

417-337-7469 • WelkResorts.com/branson Shrek The Musical Sun, Tues, Wed 3PM (June 8-Aug 10) Thurs, Fri 7PM & Sat 10AM & 7PM Million Dollar Quartet (Aug 29-Dec 5)

Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8PM & Wed 2PM

Daniel O’Donnell Christmas Show (Nov 1-23)

2PM shows daily, except Sun & Thurs

White House Theatre

417-335-2396 •TheWhiteHouseTheatre.com The Story of Mulan July & August - Limited Engagement

Yakov Theatre

417-336-3838 • Yakov.com Yakov Smirnoff

July 4 & 7 2PM & July 5-6, 10-13 8PM Oct 11-Dec 7: Tues-Sat 10AM & Sun 2PM

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‘The Perfect Show for the Family’ Delivers Country and More Ready to experience a Branson WOW? Clay Cooper’s Country Express brings it home to you with high-energy performances for the entire family. Authentic country? Yes. More than country? And how! Clay and his group of 24 entertainers deliver nonstop talent with singing, dancing, a live band and comedy. No matter your taste in music, you’ll find something to enjoy, including traditional country, new country, gospel, patriotic and rock n roll.

This year’s Branson show continues to mix it up with an incredible male trio called Third Power with sound reminiscent of Boston and Cyndi Lauper. Eleven dancers and singers electrify the stage with hits from Bruno Mars, Queen, the Bee Gees and other favorites. Clay’s impersonations of David Allen Coe, Johnny Paycheck, Waylon Jennings, and Hank Williams Jr. will make you believe those country giants have come back on stage just for their Branson fans.

Get ready to belly laugh when Matt Gumm, voted Branson’s Comedian of the Year, dishes out comic routines and antics, including some unexpected abilities on uncommon musical instruments. And Clay’s wife, Tina, and their sons, Colton and Caden Cooper add even more dazzle to the show with their extraordinary talents. After every show, Clay hangs out to meet and greet new fans and old. Creating “something for everyone” is why Clay Cooper’s Country Express is one the most spectacular, family-friendly shows in Branson. In the words of Sarah C. of Revere, Missouri, “It’s the perfect show for the family. Action packed, funny, traditional and modern all rolled up in one!” Visit claycoopertheatre.com or call 417-332-2529 for more information.

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Now Playing at Clay Cooper Theatre

We’ve got something for everyone with 24 entertainers on stage, stunning visual effects, and a variety of music - old and new country, rock, gospel, patriotic, and more!

You don’t want to miss it!

Celebrating sock hops, soda shops, and teenage love, our 8 singers/ dancers & live band are sure to have you boppin’ to the tunes of the 50’s!

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All Aboard for Adventure Old-fashioned meets up-to-date fun when you experience an unforgettable lunch or dinner cruise on the Showboat Branson Belle.

This majestic, 700-foot tall paddle-wheel boat hails back to the showboats of the 1890s and provides stunning views along Branson’s Table Rock Lake.

But the two-hour cruise on the Belle is more than spectacular scenery. What’s better than dining with friends and family while enjoying a show? You’ll love the comedy, music, magic and dancing performed by awesome entertainers, including the ever-popular Showboat Dancers. You’ll be rocking in your seat to the tunes of a live band bringing hits from the ‘60s to today. And the food is super delicious. General seats include a menu with salad, honey-citrus chicken, slow-cooked pot roast, garlic mashed potatoes and a yummy dessert. You can also choose a premium meal from the Captain’s Club Menu. A children’s menu is available along with allergen-free, vegetarian and vegan meal choices.

Showboat Branson Belle sails every day through January 1, 2020 and offers amazing seasonal cruises, too. The Princess & Pirate Cruise features a dance party and pancake breakfast for kids – aargh-uably the best swashbuckling event ever! During the Christmas season, kids get to hang out with Santa for a delightful Pancakes & PJs party.

There are also specialty cruises for Southern Gospel music, Christmas and New Year’s.

Many passengers love to celebrate special events like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. As Mrs. Single from Missouri noted, “I celebrated my 35th birthday on the Showboat. It was definitely a birthday that I will never forget … My three children enjoyed it as much as my husband and I.” Loretta Wood from Texas raved about her Fourth of July cruise: “ … they stopped the boat on the lake so we could go on deck to watch the fireworks … love, love, loved it!!” Visit silverdollarcity.com/ showboat-branson or call 800-775-2628 for more information.

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Stampede Celebrates 25 Years of Memories in Branson As Dolly Parton’s Stampede debuts its 25th season in Branson in 2019, guests will be treated to all the music, friendly competitions, comedic capers and equestrian showmanship they’ve experienced through the years. First timers and repeat guests make Stampede the most-visited dinner attraction in the world.

This high-energy, spectacular show combines special effects, a signature style of entertainment and a fabulous feast to create a truly immersive guest experience.

“We love to hear from visitors about their favorite parts of the show, and their kids’ reaction to the beautiful horses,” said Bryan Cossiboom, Dolly Parton’s Stampede general manager.

“Often they tell us how they plan to bring back even more family next time.”

Besides 32 amazing horses, Dolly Parton’s Stampede presents a stampede of buffalo, a herd of longhorn steer, hilarious racing pigs and, back by popular demand, the “Canine Capers” rescue dog relay featuring Fly-Ball racing, an agility course and high jump in a “head-to-tail” competition.

As contests get underway, guests enjoy the Stampede’s signature four-course feast, beginning with the renowned original creamy vegetable soup and homemade buttery biscuit, followed by a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked barbequed pork loin, buttery corn on the cob, herb-basted potato, apple turnover for dessert and as much Coca-Cola® as they like. Vegetarian meals are available upon request.

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction has grown to be “Branson’s Most Fun Place to Eat.” The company also operates Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, as well as Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Each of these spectacular shows feature special effects, musical productions and live animals, all served with a fabulous four-course family feast.

Guests are encouraged to reserve early, as many shows sell out. Show times and reservations are available by calling (800) 520-5544 or visiting dpstampede.com.

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SHREK Set To Create Musical Magic at Welk Resort Theatre in 2019 Get ready to be ogre-whelmed—Shrek’s in town June 8th through August 10th. Shrek The Musical will delight audiences young and old at Welk Resort Theatre in Branson with the summer production of the hilarious fairy-tale adventure.

The stage of the 2,300-seat theatre turns into a swamp with all the wonderfully-wacky residents from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and the animated film by DreamWorks. In turn, the story is loosely based on the 1990 fairytale picture book “Shrek!” by American cartoonist William Steig.

Live on the stage is the big, green, bad-tempered ogre himself, and all the other catchy creatures -- Donkey, Pinnochio, the Gingerbread Man, Lord Farquaad, Princess Fiona, and the rest of the gang. The songs, written by the prolific composer Jeanine Tesori, are new and unforgettable.

“We are so proud to be able to present a fantastic new production of Shrek the Musical,” said Susan Smith, General Manager of Welk Resort Theatre. “It’s something families will not want to miss.”

Look forward to more exciting entertainment when the theatre’s production of the award-winning Million Dollar Quartet returns Aug. 29. This blockbuster musical hit is based on a true event arranged by Sam Phillips, known as the father of rock ‘n roll. The show takes you inside the Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, for the history-making jam session with America’s greatest icons. Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins are gonna rock the stage again at Welk Resort Theatre. Million Dollar Quartet is a happy blast from the past that will get your toes tapping. Visit welkresorts.com/bransontheatre or call 800-505-9355 for more information.

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JUNE 8 - AUGUST 10 For reservations 800.505.9355 shrekbranson.com

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Internationally recognized as The World’s Greatest Live Tribute Show, Legends in Concert dazzles the young, old and in between with fun filled entertainment the whole family will enjoy!

Their 2019 spring lineup features tributes to Kenny Chesney, Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars, The Blues Brothers™ and Elvis.

The smokin’ hot summer lineup pays tribute to Alan Jackson, Johnny Cash, Lady Gaga, The Blues Brothers™ and Elvis. Fall lineup includes Elvis, The Temptations, Marilyn Monroe and The Blues Brothers™. Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Stevie Wonder, The Blues Brothers™ and Elvis headline the winter season. With a rotating line-up that changes four times a year, there is truly something for everyone! Located on the world famous Highway 76 “strip” in the heart of Branson, Missouri, Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater boasts 966 seats and a million dollar spectacular stage set! Memorabilia from Dick Clark’s American Bandstand archives, recalling the historic roots of rock n’ roll and country, is also featured in the lobby of this world class facility.

Beer & wine service is available on the 2nd floor landing. Visit www.legendsinconcert.com/branson or call their box office at 417-339-3003.

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Reuben’s Swashbuckling Adventure

New Fun, Thrills & Laughs Every year, Silver Dollar City’s array of dazzling performances brings joy to audiences, and 2019’s The Year of Shows & Festivals delivers more than ever. For more information go to silverdollarcity.com.

Summer Concert Series, May 31-June 2 & June 7-9 • Members Only, May 31 & June 9 • Christopher Cross, June 1 • ABBA Tribute, June 2 • The Lovin’ Spoonful, June 7 • Blood Sweat & Tears, June 8 Star-Spangled Summer, June 8-July 21 Family fun and festivities never stop with these all-American performances.

• Reuben’s Swashbuckling Adventure, June 8-Aug. 4 This Broadway-style musical is the heartwarming story of a boy in the Ozarks living in the 1880s. An unforgettable production featuring a full cast, flying characters and special effects.

• Dance Explosion, June 8-Aug. 3 This dance extravaganza delivers a variety of rollicking rhythms and moves by a talented troupe that’ll keep your feet tapping.

• Kid Magic, June 8-July 21 You’ll be astounded by the world’s youngest professional magicians, Kadan Bart Rockett and his sister Brooklyn. They were semifinalists in “America’s Got Talent” for their smashing illusions.

• Southern Raised, May 28-Aug. 18 These talented siblings raised in the Ozarks blend Christian country, bluegrass, Celtic and classical music for a memorable sound.

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Southern Gospel Picnic, Aug. 22-Sept. 2 You’ll love the soul-stirring sounds of big names in Southern Gospel at one of America’s premier Southern Gospel gatherings. You can also feast on southern cooking, too, at The House of Chicken & Fixin’s.

Country Music Days, Sept. 6–22 Country Music Days is a new event presenting 13 back-to-back days of toe-tapping, iconic country music to every outdoor stage at Silver Dollar City. Plus, three Saturday Night Celebrity Concerts during the festival, with artists like Sawyer Brown, Steve Wariner and Shenandoah.

Harvest Festival featuring Craft Days & the new Pumpkin Nights, Sept. 25 – Oct. 26 Silver Dollar City launches the biggest fall in the park’s nearly 6-decade history with the Harvest Festival, featuring Craft Days and the new Pumpkin Nights, a non-scary festival for the whole family.

• Pumpkin Nights brings a completely new nighttime experience to guests, with thousands of illuminated pumpkins lighting the streets of the park.

• A new Pumpkin Pathway, with its winding pathway through the woods, leads to the new Pumpkin Plaza, with nightly dance parties, face painting and plenty of family-friendly entertainment.

• The new pulse-pounding Lumberjack Show features singing, dancing and acrobatic lumberjacks in a high-energy, internationally-acclaimed stage show.

• New artisans visit Craft Days each week, along with the new Makers’ Market, bringing both classic and modern tastes of fall to Silver Dollar City.

• During this new festival experience, the park stays open until 9 p.m., with even later hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

Pumpkin Nights

An Old Time Christmas, Nov. 2-Dec. 30 Features 6.5 million spectacular, twinkling lights throughout the park and the debut of an 8-story, awe-inspiring Christmas tree with dancing lights and music — the centerpiece of the new Joy on Town Square.

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It’s a wild, wild world in Branson!

If you love animals, no one should miss the opportunity to visit one of Branson’s favorite attractions, Branson’s Wild World.

This indoor aquarium and zoo offers many fun experiences for its visitors. First, visit all the animal exhibits, including sharks, a sea turtle, stingrays, crocodiles, a pack of wolves, creepy crawlers, the lemurs, and lots of reptiles including a large collection of venomous snakes. Personalize your experience with some exciting animal interactions including feeding sharks, petting dingoes, feeling the nibble of the doctor fish, feeding the alligators, and touching the stingrays. This attraction also includes a large hands on area, with aquatic touch tanks and many reptiles you can touch and hold.

New for 2019, visit Wild World’s latest attraction, “Living Dinosaurs”. This attraction features animals that date back to the prehistoric age. Peer into the underwater world of some of the oldest fish species alive. Take a family photo next to the huge T-Rex animation. The attraction also includes real dinosaur fossils of many of the animals on display.

After you experience over 300 species of animals, enjoy the other amusement opportunities available at Branson’s Wild World. You can experience the XD 3-D theater, where you fight to survive the awesome 3D ride. Enjoy some healthy competition in the blacklight Pirate miniature golf course, complete with its own set of animals. Also, take five minutes and try to navigate the Curse of the Mummy escape game. There is a gift shop if you are interested in a souvenir. Birthday party packages, field trip deals, and group discounts are available.

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Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy

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417-339-5476 1901 MO-86 Hwy. Ridgedale, MO 65739 Open daily 9AM

Adventure Ziplines 417-239-3030 501 North Wildwood Dr. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum

417-335-2777 150 Top of the Rock Rd. Ridgedale, MO 65739 Open daily 9AM

Andy B’s Bowl Social 417-213-8631 405 Branson Landing Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 11AM

Arcade City/7D Dark Ride Adventure/The Mirror Maze 417-203-4150 715 Branson Landing Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Ballparks of America 417-986-3395 1000 Pat Nash Dr. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM

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Bigfoot Fun Park & Bigfoot Discovery Expedition Tours 417-213-4266 3608 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM–Late

Branson Auto and Farm Museum 417-335-2600 1335 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson Mo 65616 Open daily 9AM

Branson Balloon

417-336-6060 for availability and to book your flight

Branson Coaster 417-544-8068 2115 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Branson Ferris Wheel 417-334-1612 3335 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Call for hours.

Branson Jet Boats

417-334-7683 7A North Boardwalk Branson Landing Open daily 10AM • May-October

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417-332-2884 4740 Gretna Rd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 11AM–10PM

Branson Scenic Railway

417-334-6110 206 E. Main St. Branson, MO 65616 Trains run Mon-Sat 11:30AM, 2PM and 4:30PM Dinner train Sat 5PM

Branson Top Ops

417-266-7699 2320 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

Branson Zipline at Wolfe Mountain 417-561-0699 2339 US Hwy. 65 Walnut Shade, MO 65771 Open daily 9AM

Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex

417-335-4832 3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expy.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM

Branson’s Promised Land Zoo

417-337-9453 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expy.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM-5PM

Branson’s Wild World

417-239-0854 2020 W 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

The Butterfly Palace 417-332-2231 4106 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM–5PM

Castle of Chaos

417-337-8700 3030 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM–11PM

Celebrity Car Museum and Attraction 417-239-1644 1600 W. 76 Country Blvd Branson, Mo 65616 Open daily at 9AM

Chopper Charter Branson 417-332-1545 2941 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

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Curling Vine Winery 417-334-1897 601 State Hwy. 165 Branson, MO 65616 Sun 10AM-6PM Mon-Thur 9AM-6:30PM Fri & Sat 9AM-7PM

Dinosaur Mini Golf 417-332-0887 2501 Green Mntn Dr Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Dinosaur Museum 417-239-0733 3619 W 76 Country Blvd Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Dogwood Canyon Nature Park 800-225-6343 2038 W. St Hwy 86 Lampe, MO 65681 Open 8:30AM-7PM

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Fritz’s Adventure & Aerodium 417-320-6138 1425 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Fun Mountain at Big Cedar Lodge 417-335-2777 190 Top of the Rock Rd. Ridgedale, MO 65739 Open daily 10AM-10PM

Grand Country Fun Spot/Farm Mini Golf

417-335-2454 1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

Greatest Adventures Mini Golf/Scooters Sports Grill 417-332-0888 4800 Gretna Rd. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction

417-337-8700 3030 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM–11PM

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417-336-3000 1525 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 5:30 & 8PM shows daily with matinee shows added on select dates

The Elite Cinema III

417-335-4832 3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expy.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 11AM–10PM Call for showtimes

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Hollywood Wax Museum

417-337-8700 3030 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM–11PM

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Inspiration Tower at Shepherd of the Hills

Parakeet Pete’s Steampunk Balloon

Little Indian Stables at Dogwood Canyon

Parakeet Pete’s Waterfront Zipline

Lost Treasure Mini Golf

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf

417-334-4191 1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

417-335-2777 2038 W. State Hwy. 86 Lampe, MO 65681 Call ahead. Seasonal, based on weather

417-332-0889 3346 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Main Street Lake Cruises 417-239-3980 9 South Boardwalk Branson Landing Open daily 9AM

Main Street Marina Water Sport Rentals 417-239-3980 9 South Boardwalk Branson Landing Open daily 10AM

Mount Pleasant Winery

417-336-9463 3125 Green Mountain Dr. Branson, Mo 65616 Open daily 10AM

National Enquirer Live Museum 417-337-9333 3115 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

417-559-1529 600 Promenade Way Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

(417) 559-1529 1113 Branson Landing Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

417-336-6606 2901 Green Mntn. Dr. Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 417-337-5300 3326 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9:30 AM

Runaway Mountain Coaster 417-334-7337 935 State Hwy. 165 Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama 417-334-4191 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Shows Tues, Thurs & Sat May-August 8:30PM Sept-Oct 7:30PM

Shepherd’s Adventure Park

417-334-4191 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

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BRANSON AREA Splash Country Indoor Waterpark at Grand Country Resort

Page 40 Shoot For the Stars Mini-Golf 417-337-8700 3110 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 8AM–11PM

417-335-3535 1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

Snowflex at Wolfe Mountain

417-561-0699 2339 US Hwy. 65 Walnut Shade, MO 65771 Open daily 9AM

St. James Winery 417-544-8283 405 State Hwy. 165 Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 11AM

Talking Rocks Cavern 417-272-3366 423 Fairy Cave Ln. Branson West, MO 65737 Open daily 9:30AM

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800-775-2628 4800 State Hwy 165 Branson, MO 65616 Cruises on select days at Noon, 4PM &/or 8PM

Titanic Museum Attraction

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417-336-7100 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy.

Branson, MO 65616 Open though December.

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(800) 381-7670 3235 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM

Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve 417-335-2777 150 Top of the Rock Rd. Ridgedale, MO 65739 Open daily 9AM

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ATTRACTIONS The Track Family Fun Parks 417-334-1612 4 Branson Locations Open daily. Hours vary

World’s Largest Toy Museum Complex 417-332-1499 3609 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open Mon-Sat 9AM -8PM

Veterans Memorial Museum 417-336-2300 1250 W. 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 9AM-5 PM

Vigilante Extreme ZipRider

417-334-4191 5586 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily weather permitting

Wildwood Mini Golf 417-320-6214 200 Wildwood Drive Branson, Mo 65616 Open daily 9AM

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417-239-2947 3600 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 Open daily 10AM

White Water Branson

1-800-888-7277 3505 W. 76 Country Blvd.

Branson, MO 65616 May 25-Sept 2 Open daily 10AM

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium 888-222-6060 500 W. Sunshine St. Springfield, MO 65807 Open daily 10AM

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Cosmic Cavern is one of the premier show caves in Arkansas, and the entire Ozark area, and was awarded the 2017 Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor. While on your cave tour you will see stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, flow stone, soda straws, cave bacon, lake trout and 2 bottomless lakes!

Cosmic Cavern is one of the premier show caves in Arkansas, and the entire Ozark area, and was awarded the 2017COSMIC Certificate of CAVERN 6386 Hwy 21 North Excellence byARTrip72616 Berryville, 870-749-2298 Advisor.

While on info@cosmiccavern.com www.cosmiccavern.com your cave tour you HOURS: will see9am-5pm stalactites, Spring, Fall, Winter 9am-6pm Memorial Day & Labor Day stalagmites, Closed: Thanksgiving, December (Except Week of Christmas), helictites, flow January & February

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Enjoy Starry-Eyed Fun with Celebrities at Branson’s Hollywood Wax Museum When fun for all ages is on your agenda, you won’t want to miss one of the biggest attractions in Branson. Just look for the Great Ape of Branson towering over Highway 76, and get ready for some mammoth merriment.

The world-famous Hollywood Wax Museum has brought its craft and celebration of celebrity to Branson, giving guests the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with their favorite movie and pop culture icons. When they invite you to “Come Play with the Stars,” they aren’t kidding. Visitors can walk right up to their favorite stars, try on props and costumes, and pose for fun photos. They’ll also be able to get to know the stars better through posted facts about their charities and side businesses, fluky details about their backgrounds, their likes and dislikes, and more.

More opportunities to play include: • Castle of Chaos is like nothing else. Feel the excitement of a whole new reality! Choose from two amazing 5D adventures where you’ll be swept away to other lands for a nonstop, shoot-‘em-up adventure that’s fun for all ages.

• At Shoot for the Stars Mini-Golf, you’ll take the 18 steps to becoming a Hollywood star while putting through palm trees, parties and paparazzi. Your wisecracking agent, Marty McBooster, guides you through the course with lots of fun photo ops along the way.

• Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors takes you inside a modern fairy tale where you can be the hero. In order to rescue Princess Hannah, you’ll have to find your way through 288 potential turns and several sections where you’ll see infinite reflections in every direction.

For more information, call (417) 337-8700 or visit their website at BransonWaxFun.com

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hopping at Branson Landing is like walking the sidewalks of Main Street America. Anchored by Bass Pro Shops and a Belk Store, Branson Landing is home to over 75 retail stores and kiosks as well as 11 attractions plus a marina. Dining in style is never an issue on the Branson Landing. Pick from 16 restaurants including Saltgrass Steak House, Cantina Laredo, Landshark Bar & Grill and Black Oak Grill. Stroll the Landing and LIVE IT UP at Andy B’s Bowl Social.

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nchored by Branson Meadows Cinema, The Shoppes at Branson Meadows provide plenty of opportunities to get some retail therapy.

Check out VF Factory Outlet to find great deals on name brand clothing and accessories for the whole family. Stop by Kitchen Collection for those hard to find kitchenwares, cookbooks, small appliances and gourmet food. Hush Puppies offers the classic footwear loved by men and women all over America.

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he Grand Village Shops offer a truly unique shopping experience just off the historic 76 Strip. Dozens of specialty shops offer everything from a motherlode of Christmas and holiday décor, to fine and fashion jewelry as well as hand carved collectables. If you get hungry while you’re shopping, you can grab a bite at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner or Sugar Leaf Bakery Café.

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hen you talk about shopping in Branson, you can’t forget Tanger Outlets.

Check out their website and app and make sure you map out the locations of your favorite stores. Tanger Outlets has dozens of the top retailers in America. From Nike to GAP Factory Store, Under Armour to Coach, you are always able to find what you want at Tanger Outlets. Before you start shopping, be sure and stop by Shopper Services to get their Little Red Book of Savings. You will be glad you did!

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very Branson vacation should include a trip to the historic downtown area.

While you’re there, take a little something home to remind you of your stay. Looking for unique shops? Check out the ever-changing “Fun Aisle” as well as the Candy Emporium at Dick’s 5 & 10. Looking for unique jewelry, or maybe you are a flea market fan? Check out the aisles and aisles of vintage finds at the Main Street Flea Market or The Classy Flea.

Historic Downtown Branson offers dozens of shops with specialty jewelry, handmade quilts, housewares and clothing.

Take a minute to mosey in and check out the selection at Pure Country Western Wear or browse the selection of jewelry at Plum Bizarre Bead and Jewelry Shop. All of that shopping will make you hungry, so sit down and cool off at one of downtown’s many restaurants such as Branson Cafe, Clockers Cafe, Mr. G’s Chicago Pizza or Greek Gyros Deli, where they are always ready to serve their guests with a smile.

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Branson Area Golf Top of the Rock Golf Course 417-339-5343

190 Top of the Rock Road • Ridgedale, MO

Buffalo Ridge Springs 417-339-5430

1001 Branson Creek Blvd • Hollister, MO

Ozarks National 417-339-5344

1250 Golf Club Drive • Hollister, MO

LedgeStone Country Club at StoneBridge Village 417-335-8187

1600 Ledgestone Way • Branson West, MO

Branson Hills Golf Club 417-337-2963

100 N. Payne Stewart Dr. • Branson, MO

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Mountain Top Course 417-334-4477

190 Top of the Rock Road • Ridgedale, MO

Thousand Hills Golf Resort 417-336-5873

245 S Wildwood Drive • Branson, MO

Holiday Hills Golf Resort 417-334-4838

630 E Rockford Drive • Branson, MO

Pointe Royale Golf Village 417-334-4477

1000 Pointe Royale Drive • Branson, MO

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Soar in a Thrilling Sky-Ride at Adventure Ziplines of Branson Fun and safety make this adventure a family favorite The rush of a lifetime awaits you at Adventure Ziplines of Branson, the number one zipline in America’s favorite, familyfun town. Imagine launching from 7 different towers and flying through the air at speeds up to 50 mph – and even zipping upside down or at night if you’re a daredevil! The full-featured zipline complex is located three blocks from the Highway 76 Strip and includes 7 ziplines, 2 miles of cables and views from 70 feet.

From age three and older, and weight up to 275 pounds, guests are securely outfitted for their high-flying adventure by highly-qualified, hand-picked guides. There’s so much to see from the sky ... breathtaking views of the Ozark mountains, magnificent trees and wildlife.

Your thrilling tour consists of 7 individual ziplines ranging in length from 200 feet to 2,000 feet. Most adventures last about two hours. In every moment of your visit, you can be assured that safety is Adventure Ziplines’ top priority.

As you begin your adventure, a guide will fit you securely into a seat harness. You’ll be given a helmet, gloves and a trolley system that moves you throughout the cables. You’ll also get two lanyards fitted with safety clips.

During your visit, you can relax and enjoy refreshments in the complex’s climate-controlled, rustic lodge. There’s a gift shop too, a double-sided fireplace and an observation deck.

If you’re looking for other fun, take a ride on an ATV or walk a swinging rope bridge (or try all three).

Family and group rates are available. And, while you don’t have to make a reservation, it’s a good idea to do so because this is a popular attraction. Call now to make your reservations.

Visit zipinbranson.com or call 888-214-5019 for more information.

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